Nyssa sylvatica
Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge
Description
This deciduous, fast-growing, moderate to large tree produces foliage about 4" long and 1 1/2" wide. This sour gun is one of the most consistent to color in the fall, turning a deep red.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.